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Overview |
UM-Flint | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,130 | 973 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,390 | $32,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,650 | $32,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,456 | $11,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,344 | $23,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,448 | $22,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,870 | 1,417 | ||
| Admitted | 6,105 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 910/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Flint | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | OC Comets | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (6,130 students vs. 973 students)
UM-Flint vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 144.2% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($32,694.00 vs. $13,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at OC Comets than University of Michigan Flint ($32,694.00 vs. $30,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than OC Comets ($12,344 vs. $23,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 13.2% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($11,886 vs. $13,456)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 97.4% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($22,602 vs. $11,448)
UM-Flint vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Flint (992) is 61 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming UM-Flint students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than UM-Flint (68.8%)
UM-Flint vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint or OC Comets? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between OC Comets and UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than University of Michigan Flint (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $3,200 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,300)
- Olivet College and UM-Flint graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet College and UM-Flint graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/